Tailgate Hood Hatchback Wont stay open...... Quick Fix
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- Cheap way to permanently repair a car trunk, hatch, rear gate, Truck toolbox ,SUV , Truck hood or tailgate lift strut.
PVC pipe
Lift Strut Support repair HACK Tailgate Hood lift shock fix hatchback
Common sense and ingenuity go a long way! Thanks for leading the way.
We need more people like you on You Tube. Great idea..
James Spallinger Hey THANKS... I'm glad you like it.
Thanks, you will save me $50
Great idea; I fixed my RODEO in minutes, I spray painted the PVC in black to match the strut;
Thanks for the video :-)
kingneo195 That's great. The black paint will definitely make it look sharp.
That's awesome!
Really cool idea, I can't wait to try it on my Civic! They had been bad since I bought the car 2 years ago. ...and driving me nuts! I'm unemployed and really broke so this is a great thing!
Thanks.... and thanks for watching. Happy New Year.
Awesome yet simple fix, took me 10 min from start to finish on my caravan hood strut. Thanks mate, saved me heaps.👍
Awesome
I hope it helps.... Thanks for watching and subbing. -Moe
This proves my point that PVC pipe is the greatest invention known to mankind, followed real close by duct tape. Beautiful idea!
I'm a mechanic and another option if people don't know is to use vise grips on the rod.I always hang a rag over them to get my attention before I try to close the hood with vise grips on. Awsum channel you got here
Thanks. It's annoying auto manufactures have gone away from spring hinges.
This is awesome. Thank you so much. For sharing this fix. I used it on my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. Works like a charm, and will save future head injuries : - )
Awesome, I'm glad it was useful.
I just spent $44 on two new struts for our 2005 Prius but it's good to have your invention in mind in case these fail like yours did -- and for ones that weaken in the future. I've been wacked in the head a few times and it ain't pleasant. Thanks for sharing. The O-ring retainer is a great addition
ChicagoJohn It's a handy thing to know, just in case. Thanks for watching.
Man you're a genius! the hood on our heavy equipment dumper kept falling down, only the hood was so heavy it could decapitate or break someone's neck if you had your head inside the engine when it came down, I did as you show here only out of galvinised steel pipe, but I did both struts & cut one pipe a small bit shorter than the other so if one fails the other wont, to drop just disengage the longer strut first, go to the other side disengage that & the hood comes down, go raibh mile maith agat
You ALWAYS provide a good simple solid solutions, I've used dozens. I have NEVER Commented on anything
(not Troll, maybe Lurker, but definitely trying to stay under the radar) , but you deserve any little UA-cam "algorithm ' perk this comment will provide, thanks
Clever fix. My Sorento hatch is starting to fall but the shocks still have a little push left in them. I was pricing replacement struts and really wasn't looking forward to $50 or $60 to replace them. But, I do have plenty of scrap PVC lying around. Thanks for the tip.
Thanks Darren.
-Moe
I watched your last video and you mentioned a youtuber vwdarrin finished up some body/paint work on the Vanagon. Then I get an email that a vwdarrin just subbed me. Sure enough theres the Vangon. Your parent must love it. VWDarrin seams like an awesome guy.
Watched your video a years ago and thought that's a great idea! Today I made/installed one on my daughters mini van. It does the job and cost's WAY LESS!. Thanks for the tip
Great. I'm glad you used it.
Going to do this to my neighbors truck now whether he likes it or not... He uses his bed divider tension bar to hold up his tonneau cover and it annoys the H3LL outta me when we load up to go fishing. Thanks bro, you are the man !!!!
Milton Davis Awesome. I'm glad you found the video.
Thanks man , did it on my hyundai and it works!!! Just be careful not to bump the strut when in use and knock the pvc out of position. An accidental bump could cause the hatch to fall...
This was such a life saving solution for my little crv hatch. Thank you SO much, you brilliant man, you.
Awesome, I'm glad you tried it out.
This guy's maniacal IQ is off the scale.
I just made a video with almost the same title and someone put a link to your video in the comments. WHOA! That's a great idea- AND you've even got a red beard! That's awesome!!
Thanks Brian. Beard Power.
Ginger Power!
Thanks for sharing your video. You just saved me a bunch of money on my car, and I didn't even have to switch to Geico.
Best fix on youtube. Others have a split tube or PVC pipe that you can loose. This is perfect!! Great Life Hack!
+Mary K B Thanks, I'm glad you like it.
i KEPT watching videos looking for the easy fix.....and I found it....yours!!! I knew somebody was smart!! THANKS :-)
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Great solution to a common problem. Curtis Harrison told me about your idea after he'd seen my version on UA-cam using scrap wood. Cheers, Andy.
Organikmechanic Hey Thanks.
Hey - you're the guy I want to be lost in the woods with - very clever and beautiful in its simplicity.
I'm glad you like this. Thanks for watching.
Glad I could help.. Dual is a great idea when a hood is that heavy. Take care.
Thanks.... I appreciate the comment and you watching. -Moe
When mine is cold it won't stay open. A prop is a good temporary fix and I appreciate the tip because that's what I'm gonna have to do until I come up with $50/pair for new gas filled lift shafts.
My Ford Expedition is this way and I only need it in the coldest winter months. The rest of the year it works fine and have had this trick on it nearly 10 years now.
Simple brilliance! You'd make MacGyver proud!
I got about two years on my replacement struts for my jeep. I'll be making one those this weekend. Great idea. Thanks for the video.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Like the TVs you can't have your own chance you got to take what they give you The ink in the printer And now the struts At least we have a good guy which shows us how to save some money Thank you very much
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Love your videos b/c of the quality. You sound very professional, easy step-by-step clear instructions, confident and very intelligent. Thanks for not cursing. Seen your videos on the boat....Awesome!!! I could never do a paint job like that. Going to use this tip for my F150 truck hood.
sarhael Thanks. I had a fun time doing the boat. I just did this trick to the hood of a car the other day. The owner was amazed.
Brilliant and simple!!! I was about to spend $30 to get new struts for my old clunker. I am so glad you posted this!
Larry Welch Thanks. I'm glad you found the video.
Should have just done this in the first place!! Just replaced my struts and it STILL won't keep the gate lifted. Great idea dude.......
Hey Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
I just stumbled upon this video and it's the perfect solution for my mother's Saturn. Last time I was at her place I bonked myself stupid with her trunk. Thanks man.
Thanks, I'm glad you like it. I've done this to more hoods and tailgates than I can even count now. Sure beats a stick.
genius ,,thanks Pal ,hard to get parts for imported cars here in Argentina and when you can find them they cost double the USA prices ,so this kind of DIY fix is excellent for us ,,Thanks again .
Thanks.
I've used this idea in the past minus the "O" ring trick, I like that.
***** Awesome. Yeah, the "O"ring is only seldom needed.
Thanks Bruce. Oh the old Pinto hatchback... That car would hold anything.
-Moe
Worked perfectly for my hood. Many thanks for posting this video. Saved me from a lot of money and aggravation.
David Tanis GREAT.. I'm glad you found the video.
Terrific idea!!!! I have the problem - for years now - on my 1986 Chevy Sprint. Have been using the pole for probably 5 years... Just checked @ parts Train & for two new shocks, it would run over $50. I have the same issue with a Cadillac hood! Gonna do it with both cars! THanks
Flipped the struts for my topper over and use a 3/4" piece of copper pipe. Cut it 1/2" shorter than the length of the strut rod. Thanks for the idea!
Sounds great!
Thanks for the hack! My struts are starting to go. They aren't that expensive, but it's always nice to save a few dollars.
Deltadivaix Thanks.
Just bought my stepson a used Tiburon, upon opening the hood found both struts shot. AFTERMARKET struts for the hood on a Tiburon are $78 EACH!
I thought they would be about $17 each. Ridiculous amount of money for hood struts. Plan on using the PVC pipe tomorrow. I would rather use the saved money on upgrades for his new ride.
Thanks a bunch.
believr77 Those are expensive!
Why even the stick idea is brilliant....thank you.
I have no idea how to make that pipe : ))) I wish I did.
TFS. xo
Awesome video. I came here after seeing a link from briansmobile1.
seeing this makes me want to give myself a dope slap for not thinking about it myself.
Robert Oswalt Thanks for stopping by and watching.
Finally someone posting useful & safe ideas on the net...
Great Idea 65! This is what YT is all about. People helping people and not charging a dime for it.
Thanks... Glad you like it.
Yeah, that's what makes YT great.
The strut that holds the seat up of my wheelhorse has failed, I have been shoving anything near by to hold it up when I refuel. I think I will make one of these for it this afternoon, I have the pvc. Another great idea, thanks!
Dasdfjkl Hey Thanks.
sixtyfiveford You sir are a genius!
Struts for my 1990 Nissan Micra are only ~£20 but still, a big saving overall and quite a nice trick.
MattySP34Ks Hey thanks. Yeah, it's a handy trick for sure.
All this time I been keeping a long piece of pvc pipe to hold up my car boot.
Looks like it’s time to chop it down great idea 👍
GREAT INFORMATION VIDEO. MY TYPE OF EASY REPAIR. THANX FROM A SENIOR CITIZEN!!!!!!
You're welcome. I'm glad you like the idea.
That is REALLY a neat idea, so simple....yet so effective!
Man you come up with some of the coolest fixes.
scottsinfl Thanks Brother.
Very creative 65. Just happened to trip over your vid while looking for something else, brought a big smile to my face. Will have to check out your other ides.
Thanks for the link...
Note: Neither end of the shock unscrews from the shock rod itself...
I will attempt to cut a narrow elongate slice out of the PCV tube in order to force it onto the shock... I'm thinking o-rings and Duct tape to keep it from accidentally popping off due the weight of the hood when raised...
Not enough clearance for hose clamps when closed...
Nice hack. I've spent over a hundred replacing struts on a couple minivans when the kids where still at home. I was looking at spending another $48 for a set of Camry hood struts. I think I will try your fix instead. The slot+o-ring was very clever!
CoastalBBQ For the occasional hood opening these are great. Some hood struts are designed that you can't slip this pipe over. If yours is like this, just split the pipe all the way up and you can snap it around the strut. A little electric tape makes it look factory and keeps it from ever opening up again.
"When the solution is simple, God is speaking."
Einstein.
jonesgerard Nice quote.
Needed this tip! Thanks! As much as the new ones cost, they are on the bottom of the list of priorities. After this I probably will never buy new ones!
Thanks Dusty. Hope you have a great new year as well. -Moe
Sometimes the simplest solutions are the most brilliant. You should patent this soon. Thanks a bunch.
shrinkdoc49 Thanks, I'm glad you like it.
Ive got a PT Cruiser I brought a new pair of gas Support lift struts for the rear door for $27.43 New Zealand brand new from Aliexpress diidnt take too long to fit & I wasn't going to pay $80.00 each here in New Zealand for them it's crazy price here & both rear gas struts were good & wacked my head a couple of times & I've installed these ones they are great I now just lift the boot up up a little bit & the struts take over & lift it all the way up by itself the Newton metres on these struts 700 that's a lot of newton meters these rear doors on these PT Cruisers are a very heavy door to these work for me but I do like the idea what you have done by putting a piece of pvc pipe so when you open the rear door or hatch you just slide the piece of down so it catches great I dear all right & some struts can be very expensive depending on what vehicle you have & I wasn't going to pay $160.00 for a pair of rear door struts that's just a crazy price thumbs to you putting this on Utube get stuff mate give you 5 ☆☆☆☆☆ for a great Idea GOOD STUFF Kind Regards Peter Morton
That is awesome...thank you!
But i would like to add that yes buying replacement struts for your hood or hatch is expensive and ends up doing the same thing, if you have an hydraulic shop near you that rebuilds them ,it would be the best ...cause they build them right and to last. The factory struts are made to wear out like everything else. And those hatches are way heavy when you have no compression at all, im a big guy and do a lot of heavy lifting and i wouldn't want to be lifting a hatch without any struts for a every day vehicle let alone ever. Yes that is good for struts that are some life left ,and if you are the kind of guy to use a stick,like me... just let your viewers know that getting a shop to rebuild them would be way better than replacing them...oh and that they wouldn't want to take those struts off without a stick in place ,or someone strong holding the hatch.👍👍👍. Ps definitely subbed.🙂
Thanks! I need this modification all over the place right now.
Thanks, it has come in very handy for a lot of vehicles.
You saved my head and pocket 😊. Thank you very much. God bless you.
You're a thinking man. Loving your videos bro.
Hey, Thanks. Glad you're watching.
That was a great idea, you just saved me 80 dollars. Thanks and God Bless
You're welcome. Glad it helped.
Love it ! simple and effective fix. Just the job for VW camper tailgate strut
John Lafferty Hey Thanks.
All of my company work trucks do this!! I know what im doing at work tomorrow!! Thank you!
robbie schneider You're welcome. I'm glad you found the video.
Dude you are a freaking Genius. You're going to save me a lot of money
Thanks... Glad I could wow you.
ultra cheap, but very functional and elegant solution. thanks!
+zernestro Hey Thanks.
My head thanks you so much! And now I can use the stick that I keep forgetting to prop the trunk lid, for kindling wood.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Thats a brilliant fix :-)
Gas struts allways die, my mate had a hatchback with the same problem.
Thanks for that great idea, i will remember that.
Often i just cant see a solution and i allways confuse myself with complex methods, simple common sense design allways wins :-)
Thanks for that :-)
thank you very much. I got a town & country 2006 and the hatch keeps falling on my head. I'm 6'4'' so it comes as quite a shock to turn around and crack the ole head. thanks again. VERRRY ingenous
Fred Davis Thanks..
Thanks 65, this might just make pvc one of man`s most useful tools LOL. Right next to a hammer, wire coat hanger and vice grips.
1fanger Oh Yeah.
i remember using vise grips works great too, but this is a great long term solution
Vise grips are a miracle tool.
Better watch out that the "Planned Obsolescence Police" don't come visit you. It worked great on my F-150 hood struts. I slit the pvc lengthways to work it past the large ends and sawed the O-ring groove on the opposite side. Works great!
Thanks for the $40 I was able to keep in my pocket.
Extra $40 bucks is nice. Thanks for the comment.
Exactly the solution I need for my Saturn Vue SUV. Thanks very kindly!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Great Idea. Mine has just started dropping down but is under warranty but I’ll bear it in mind for future and tell others
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Thank you so much. Saved me $70!!! You’re the bomb.
Worked great on my dad’s tundra camper shell! Many thanks!
Awesome, I'm glad you tried it out.
Thank you so much. I was getting ready to replace most of the shocks (about 12) on my RV.
Thanks, I'm glad you like it.
Great idea. You could let it rest on the lower part of the strut, there is no need for it to be up on the high part!
Thanks... You'll never live that down.
Perfect! Worked on my Toyota highlander and took me about 5 minutes. Thanks a lot.
That's great, I'm glad you tried it out.
Good idea. You solved the problem and help me stay under budget.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Presidential Engineering... Haven't heard that before. :) Thanks for the comment.
Hey There! I'm not the guy with "extra" money, so this looks perfect for my situation; thank you so very very much for taking time to share this with us. I will let you know when I try this and if it works on my 2005 Jeep GC.
Thumbs up and you have a new subscriber my friend.
Thanks again!
Pro Mixing Awesome. I'm glad you found the video. -Moe
Thanks. I'm glad you like it.
I wish I'd have seen this before I bought 2 new ones! Good info. 👍👍
Thanks for watching!
That is brilliant! It's a pity I've already spent like $75 a couple of months ago for replacement struts for my Jeep!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Good one, Thanks. I love the rope coiled on the bike crank and kickstand!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
You just saved me a lot of money, you're a genius!
Anthony Russo Thanks, I'm glad the video helped.
Yeah, a lot of my subs and people I sub to are part of the Garage Gang. I'll have to get in the next time around.
That frees up my vice grips for other jobs Thanks
Good idea If i'm in a pinch will have to use the trick. I had a jeep that I replaced the rear gate shocks and haven't had any trouble with the new ones. Think there going on 3 years now. Think they were aftermarket and not that pricey. Will try the pvc though if these ones ever stop working. I have enough bumps on the head as it is.
Coloredeggfarms Thanks.
great idea man will be doing this on my 98 jeep cherokee this spring I got the stick that lays in the back I have been smacked in the head so many times by that hatch I can't count when it gets warm it stays up but when it gets cold it falls every time.
I hope you do, as it makes living with a weak hatch so much better.
Michael Morris Thanks for this comment. I've been having bad back of the head conditions and I think the hatchback is making them worse. I'm still paying for a car I can't claim as a lemon because of the hatch going down when I least expect it.
Now I know how to look out for the hatch doing this, since it was very cold yesterday morning and does fine later in the day.
MY DODGE RAM HAS PISTIONS SHOCKS ON THE HOOD.. BUT MY FIFTH AVENUE HAS NORMAL SPRING KIND.. AND THERE 26 YRS OLD..LOL WORKING FINE STILL..
brilliant! I wish I had found your channel sooner!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Thank you for your brilliant idea :) Definitely gonna use it if my struts go soft on me!
Thanks.